2846 24 Tree Ordinance

5/22/24—Accepting Changes from 5/7/24 Meeting and Incorporating Amendments from 5/21/24 Council Meeting §__-7: Appeal of Denial of Tree Removal and Replacement Denial and granting of any application for a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit may be appealed directly to the appropriate board with written notice to the Secretary of the appropriate board within forty-five (45) days of the decision by the Township Forester to grant or deny an application. Only those who own the Surrounding Lots who were required to be sent the Neighbor Notification Form shall have the right to appeal the decision of the Township Forester to grant a tree removal permit. Notice of the appeal shall be provided to all property owners who own a Surrounding Lot. The appellant who files the Appeal shall include a written report by a Qualified Tree Expert establishing why and how the Applicant has or has not complied with the factors set forth in § 6. It shall constitute a separate violation of the Ordinance if a tree is removed during the appeal process. All costs and fees associated with the Appeal shall be paid by the Appellant.